HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country.

The Houston Airports system includes George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD), and is one of the largest public airport systems in North America.

We have reached out to Houston Airports to learn more about how they might be affected.

"Houston Airports is aware of the comments made this afternoon by the U.S. Transp

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